A public open house

Free drug boxes from health department

Each year, children die from unintentional medication overdose attributed to accidental poisoning from unlocked medications, both prescription and over the counter medications, that are found within child’s reach.One way to prevent such unfortunate and disheartening accidents, is to protect your...

Roundabouts will be newly repainted

Replacement of the pavement markings on the roundabouts U.S. 69A and K-66 at Riverton will begin Monday, March 10, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.Plans to begin a project to remove and replace the pavement markings at three roundabouts on the state highway system in southeast...

Cherokee County Jail Report

Destiny Jasmine Briscoe, 30, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of possession of stolen property and is being held without bail.Mark Leslie Kloer, 53, was arrested Wednesday by Galena Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and was released on...

Cherokee County Court Docket

This is the schedule of the Magistrate Court Room with Judge Douglas R. Steele presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public.

Columbus Court Docket

The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, March 10 at 4 p.m.Ronald W. Amyx is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of license suspended, revoked or cancelled and not providing proof of motor vehicle liability insurance.Toby...

KU announces Spring 2024 honor students

The Fall 2024 Honor Roll has been released by the University of Kansas.Area students named to the list include Casey Soper, School of the Arts; Jesse Stone, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Kate Zahm, School of the Arts all from Columbus.Ana Coleman, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences;...

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, March 4•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Recovery through Christ Fellowship 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs.•LEPC meets 9 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Department •County Economic Development Commission...